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Newark Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé requests the public’s help with identifying the below-pictured suspects, who robbed and assaulted a victim on August 13, 2022. 
 
Police responded to a call about a robbery in progress that occurred at approximately 1 a.m. in the 60 block of Madison Street. The victim was walking south on Madison Street when two males wearing surgical masks knocked him to the ground, where they punched and kicked him in the head and face. After taking his cell phone and wallet containing $600, the suspects fled northbound on Madison Street. 
 
Suspect 1 is described as 6’0” and 140 pounds. He has a light skin complexion, thin build and was wearing all black clothing, a sweatshirt with a hood, white sneakers and a surgical mask. 
 
Suspect 2 is described as 5’6” to 5’8” and 150 pounds. He has a dark complexion, a short stocky build, and was wearing a black sweatshirt with a hood, Nike sneakers, light colored jeans and a surgical mask.      
Director Fragé urges anyone with information about the suspects to call the Police Division’s 24-hour Crime Stopper tip line at 1-877-NWK-TIPS (1-877-695- 
8477). All anonymous Crime Stopper tips are kept confidential and could result in a reward.  
 
Anonymous tips may also be made using the Police Division’s website at www.newarkpd.org or through our Smartphone App available at your App Store. Search Newark Police Division to download the App. #newarknj #publicsafety #police #community #partnership #newjersey #cops #tips